The student nurse is assisting in the care of a patient returning from the PACU after aortofemoral bypass. The nurse intervenes when the student performs which action?
a. Offers to obtain a meal tray for the patient
b. Demonstrates to the patient how to use the incentive spirometer
c. Encourages the patient to deep-breathe every 1 to 2 hours
d. Explains to the patient the purpose of 24hour bedrest
Answer: a. Offers to obtain a meal tray for the patient
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